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How a ‘Dubai chewy cookie’ craze led to shortages of key ingredients in Korea

Locally known as ‘dujjonku’, the dessert is a Korean version of the Dubai chocolate whose demand swept cafes last year and experts chalk up the rush to the fear of missing out, Shahana Yasmin writes

The Independent UK

BTS sign deal with Netflix to air concert and behind-the-scenes documentary from comeback tour

South Korean boyband set date for first concert since completing military service

The Independent UK

BTS to play live reunion concert and documentary on Netflix

The K-pop superstars are staging a comeback after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

Evening Standard

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Asian shares surge as markets regain momentum after recent volatility

Asian shares have surged, led by a 5% jump in South Korea's benchmark

The Independent UK

Is Nikon cool again? Korean Gen Zers make up over 61% of the Big N’s domestic mirrorless sales

Sorry, millennials, if Nikon's South Korean sales are anything to go by, Gen Z has just declared Nikon to be K-Pop cool!

Digital Camera World

Critics of Keir Starmer’s trip to China are missing these two important points

When I spoke to a European journalist about British prime minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China at the end of January, they laughed about the controversy it had caused: “I mean, when most other leaders go to China, it’s taken as something they should do, rather than having to justify.”…

The Conversation

South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win

South Koreans are celebrating after “Golden,” from the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” claimed K-pop’s first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre’s global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream

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Sth Korea boycott would be 'devastating' for Asian Cup

Women's Asian Cup boss Sarah Walsh expects a resolution to South Korea's player boycott threat, saying their withdrawal would be devastating.

AAP

South Korea apologises for Cambodian worker’s death in freezing greenhouse dorm

Labour ministry vows to reinforce protections for foreign workers to prevent such tragedies

The Independent UK

South Korea launches investigation into church over election interference allegations

Controversial church founder Lee Man Hee is accused of pressuring members to join People Power Party of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK

Rocket Lab launches Korean disaster-monitoring satellite after long delay

Rocket Lab launched a South Korean disaster-monitoring satellite from New Zealand on Thursday (Jan. 29), about six weeks later than originally planned.

Space

Why Rice Is Still a Powerful Skincare Ingredient

There are few skin care items which still hold a powerful yet the most skincare in the market. Glass skin has been trending on the internet for years. With the rising hype of using Korean skincare, rice has become one of the most trusted and good skin care items. Now…

Times Life

South Korea’s ‘world-first’ AI laws face pushback amid bid to become leading tech power

The laws have been criticised by tech startups, which say they go too far, and civil society groups, which say they don’t go far enough

The Guardian - AU

Bulletin world briefing: US reveals condition for Ukraine’s security and South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. US ‘will give Ukraine security guarantees’ – but on one condition The terrible reality of Iran’s deadly protest crackdown emerges Former first lady of South Korea jailed over bribery scandal Major airports requiring health checks amid Nipah virus…

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The Times of India

Chanel to prison: South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee jailed for 20 months

Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee received a 20-month prison sentence. The court found she accepted luxury gifts, including a Chanel bag and diamond necklace, for political influence. This conviction highlights South Korea's strict stance on corruption involving those near power. The case has sparked debate about accountability…

Euronews

Upper age limits for clubs are common in South Korea. Now Japan is following suit

The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked controversy.

MarketBeat

This Country's Stock Market Was the World's Top Performer in 2025

This country's stock market beat the brakes off the U.S. when it came to performance in 2025, delivering a return of nearly 100%.

International Business Times UK

South Korea's Kim Keon-hee: From Art Advocate to Prison Sentence in Corruption Trial

Explore the dramatic fall of former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee, sentenced to 20 months for corruption.

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The Times of India

After Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee gets 20 months in jail

South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to 20 months in prison. The court cleared her of stock manipulation charges, but found her guilty of accepting bribes, including luxury gifts. This sentencing follows a series of scandals that have impacted her husband's…

The Independent UK

South Korea’s former first lady jailed for 20 months for accepting bribes

Kim Keon Hee, 52, jailed for bribery just weeks after husband Yoon Suk Yeol imprisoned

Tom’s Hardware

Zotac warns component shortages threaten the 'very survival' of GPU manufacturers and distributors — message to Korean customers suggests that the worst could be yet to come

Zotac Korea has expressed concerns about the current market situation for graphics cards and how the shortage poses a threat to the survival of graphics card manufacturers and distributors across the industry.

InsideEVs

Trump Slaps New 25% Tariffs On South Korean Cars

Today's EV news: Trump drops a tariff bomb, Jaguar is sticking to its electric-only strategy and EV charging companies notch a big win.

The Times of India

4B movement: The 'four nos' that scared patriarchy — Is India ready?

“You are characterless.”

The Guardian - UK

Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo review – the Korean bestseller about platonic partnership

A quietly revolutionary account of cohabiting captured a nation’s heart – but what does it mean for the rest of the world?

Euronews

Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay

The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year.

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